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Kids Activities

At The 2017 Rice County Fair

CHILDREN'S BARNYARD

OPEN DAILY from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm

COME DOWN TO THE DAIRY BARN AND SEE ALL THE ADVENTURES WE HAVE FOR THE KIDS TO SEE.WE WILL HAVE BABY BUNNIES, A BABY CALF, BABY GOATS AND MANY MORE.THERE WILL ALSO BE AN INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT ABOUT FARM LIFE.

STOP IN THE AG TRAILER

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE THE AG TRAILER AND SEE WHAT IT IS LIKE TO DRIVE A COMBINE IN THE FIELD. MAKE SURE YOU PAY ATTENTION SO YOU DON'T RUN OVER THE FENCE.

COME INSIDE THE AG CAB LAB

LOCATED IN THE CHILDREN'S BARNYARD

DRIVE THE TRACTOR SIMULATOR AND SEE WHAT IT IS LIKE TO HARVEST SOME CORN OR SOYBEANS.

The Mitchell Marionettes

WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY

Celebrating its 41st year in the U.S. fair industry, this multi-generation, multi-talented family of performers specializes in entertaining families of all ages. Also, meet Millie the Monkey, a unique remotely-controlled chimpanzee who has been riding the fairgrounds on her bicycle for 26 years, surprising and fascinating fair-goers of all ages with her almost-live personality. Her wit and charm as well as interactive songs and jokes make her a stand-out attraction for any fair.

KIDS PEDAL TRACTOR PULL

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 6:30 PM

PEDAL PULL WILL BE AT LOCATED NEAR THE RICE COUNTY 4-H BUILDING. CONTEST IS SPONSORED BY D&M PARKING LOTS & LAWN MAINTENANCE

1. Contest for children ages 4-11 years only.2. The child will enter the class for the age he/she is the day of pull.3. Whoever pulls the weighted sled the greatest distance in his/her agegroup will be the winner of that age group.4. Each contestant must have parent or guardian signature.5. Length of pull is measured at the point that the forwardmotion stops.6. First and second place winners will be able to advance to theMinnesota State Pedal Tractor Pull.7. Trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each group.8. No entry fees required.9. All equipment, including pedal tractors, will be furnished.10. A contestant that has qualified for the state before can pull again,but can’t qualify for the state twice.

RICE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

DEMONSTRATIONS WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NOON TO 4 PM

LAUNDRYCORN SHELLING AND GRINDINGROLLING HOOPSBLACKSMITHWOOD CARVINGQUILTERS AND MANY MORE

DAYCARE DAY AT THE FAIR

THURSDAY JULY 20, 2017

FREE GRANDSTAND PERFORMANCE BY BRODINI MAGIC SHOW AT 11 AMPRIZE DRAWING AFTER THE ACT FOR KIDS AND DAY CARES ARM BAND SPECIALS FOR DAYCARE'S- PRE-ORDER ONLY4-H CLOWN CLUB FREE ACTIVITIES AT 10 AM - NOON NEAR THE CANNON STAGE AREA. BARN TOURS- RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.

KIDS DAY AT THE FAIR

FRIDAY, JULY 21,2017

1:30 PM FREE KIDS PROGRAM LOCATED AT THE CANNON STAGE WITH RONALD MCDONALD